Alongside her best friend Leah, Amanda is in Holland to see all the sights: tulips, canals, Anne Frank House, windmills, and even a wooden shoe factory. She is also keen to find out what happened to her great uncle, who never returned from World War II. What she doesn’t expect is to find and fall in love with an abandoned puppy named Joey. While trying to find a home for him, she meets Jan, a Dutch boy who offers to help, a suspicious gardener, a strange woman on a bicycle, and an overprotective … [Read more...] about Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action by Darlene Foster
FEATURED BOOK: TALI NOHKATI, THE GREAT CROSSING by KOZA BELLELI
Genre: Action & Adventure Loosely based on true events and on Native American Indian legends, "Tali Nohkati, the Great Crossing" is a powerful story of survival and resilience. Its main character, a young boy named Tali, was here, on the American continent, at the beginning of times, before all of us. "Tali Nohkati" tells the readers of his growing up in the wild in search of his people. His odyssey from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego takes him to meander into unknown territories, to … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: TALI NOHKATI, THE GREAT CROSSING by KOZA BELLELI
Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace by Evonne Blanchard
Amelia opens a very strange present, that turns out not to be a present. No, it’s a funny alien from Pluto, called Uglesnoo. His sister is very ill and he desperately needs help. Should Amelia go with him into outer space? A rollercoaster of an adventure follows, filled with aliens, space travel, and the unraveling of the mystery of the Sapphire Palace! Targeted Age Group:: 5-10 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? One chilly winter's day I showed my daughter a map of the solar … [Read more...] about Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace by Evonne Blanchard
FEATURED BOOK: Stranded In The Wild by Gary Rodriguez
Genre: Children's Animals, Children's Books - Middle Grade, Christian Fiction, Teen - Action&Adventure When a white water rafting adventure goes horribly wrong, four teens must brave the wilderness to survive in Stranded in the Wild. Sixteen-year-old Savi Evans came to an adventure camp in Idaho carrying the pain of a recent and tragic loss and a dark family secret. Savi hopes the wilderness setting, vigorous activities, and some new faces might help take her mind off … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Stranded In The Wild by Gary Rodriguez
FEATURED BOOK: Awesome Friendship Adventures by Katy Ant
Genre: Children's In this marvelous, colorfully illustrated book, the smart and funny parrot named Arthur has to face his worst nightmare, Evil Hawk. This dangerous predator stole Arthur’s golden feather and got away with it. Now, the brave parrot has to get it back. During this exciting adventure, Arthur will encounter many trials, meet new friends, and challenge himself. Return of the Golden Feather has the power to spark young readers’ imaginations with both beautiful illustrations … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Awesome Friendship Adventures by Katy Ant
FEATURED BOOK: Nick by Sherman Lau
Genre: Childrens Adventure NICK is a modern Christmas story. The story of a boy named Martin, who always loses at sled races. Until one night, when he meets a mysterious magical friend, named Nick. His sled is given magical powers and his life is forever changed. He and friends embark on an incredible adventure with Nick that takes them to opposite ends of the world. They meet fantastical new friends, battle dangerous creatures and overcome treacherous traps. Along the way, he and Nick learn … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Nick by Sherman Lau
Bubba and Squirt’s Big Dig to China by Sherry Ellis
Targeted Age Group:: Grades 2-5 Squirt doesn't believe Bubba can dig a hole to China. But when the hole swallows them, the kids find themselves in Xi'an, China, surrounded by Terracotta Warriors. It gets worse when the ghost of the first emperor of China appears. He tells them they can't go home until they find his missing pi. The kids don't know where to begin until they meet a girl and her grandmother who promise to help find the pendant. Soon the realize they are being followed. And they … [Read more...] about Bubba and Squirt’s Big Dig to China by Sherry Ellis
FEATURED BOOK: The Heath Cousins and the Moonstone Cave by Eileen Hobbs
Genre: Children ages 6-12 Addie B. and her cousins Jack, Beanie, and Bodie are mourning the loss of their grandmother Winnie. While visiting their grandfather's beach house in Maine, Addie receives a mysterious treasure box once owned by her grandmother. In it is a moonstone ring and a mysterious poem from her grandmother. The poem leads Addie and her cousins to nearby Moonstone Cave where, together, they enter a secret and magical garden and embark on an adventure of a lifetime. Along the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Heath Cousins and the Moonstone Cave by Eileen Hobbs
Diary of a Snoopy Cat by R.F. Kristi
Targeted Age Group:: 8 to 12 Read the hilarious and breathtaking antics of Inca and her family of furry friends as recorded through the eyes of Inca a Siberian Kitty. Inca decides to start a Diary! A heart-pounding saga unfolds as she keeps the reader thrilled recording her detective exploits. When Inca and family move to London from Paris, they make a whole new set of friends, including Monk, a Blue Russian cat and Terrence, a Golden Retriever who ably and bravely assists his world-famous … [Read more...] about Diary of a Snoopy Cat by R.F. Kristi
In the Shadow of The Sphinx by A. K. Wallis
Targeted Age Group:: 9/10+ Thousands of years ago, in ancient Egypt, nineteen year old Tutankhamun is about to die. The details of his death will be known only to a few, who will seek to keep the truth a mystery for evermore. Theirs is an injustice that will prevent the Pharaoh from resting in peace and will prove a victory for the forces of chaos. In the twenty-first century, Charlie Swain is told the location of a secret portal. Through the writing in a mysterious book, he is called to … [Read more...] about In the Shadow of The Sphinx by A. K. Wallis
